AD 00-5008

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 Helicopters

AD Number
00-5008
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
FR Citation
65 FR 12071

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Various Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 Helicopters
aircraft Bell Various Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Door latch assembly breakage, leading to the door latch rod assembly disengaging from the door handle and preventing occupants from opening the door.

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Required Actions

Modify the door latch assemblies on all four crew and passenger doors to prevent the door latch rod assembly from disengaging from the door handle.

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Compliance Time

Not specified in the provided information.

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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